New Hampshire / School Districts / Laconia School District
Following a second reading and discussion focused on a wording change that removed the noun 'students' in favor of 'they,' the board restored 'students' and adopted Policy JIJ on student protest/demonstration/strike by voice vote (7-0).
New Hampshire / School Districts / Laconia School District
Students and staff introduced a formal Hewitt Technical Center ambassador program that will train students to lead tours, support recruitment and mentor younger students; ambassadors said the role builds communication and career-readiness skills.
New Hampshire / School Districts / Laconia School District
Superintendent reported the 2025–26 budget leaves little flexibility, scheduled board budget presentations for May 5 and City Council briefing May 11, announced several staff resignations (including a high school nurse accepting a position at Concord Hospital) and outlined a principal search with interviews the week of May 11 and a May 19 nomination target.
New Hampshire / School Districts / Laconia School District
At its April 21 meeting the board approved public and nonpublic minutes, adopted Policy JIJ (7-0), entered nonpublic session under a cited RSA, and later denied a request for a hearing on a nonrenewal (motion recorded as passing 6-0).
New Hampshire / School Districts / Laconia School District
The board’s Budget & Personnel committee reported a current student meal debt of $19,736.69 and an estimated food‑service shortfall of about $314,000; the committee reviewed the proposed 2026–27 budget and outlined contract distribution timelines and recent staff vacancies and resignations.
New Hampshire / School Districts / Laconia School District
The Laconia School Board approved the 2026–27 General Assurances, faculty/staff handbook, Laconia Elementary parent/student handbook, the LEA nomination list, and the Pleasant Street School roof contract; all recorded voice votes were unanimous (7–0).
New Hampshire / School Districts / Laconia School District
After discussing two bids and warranty terms, the board approved a roof replacement contract for Pleasant Street School with the district’s preferred vendor; the packet included a preferred quote and discussion noted the existing membrane dated to 1997–98 and the preferred vendor’s long warranty history.
New Hampshire / School Districts / Laconia School District
The Laconia School Board heard a presentation about a new Local News Lab pilot run through the district Office of Extended Learning and the Granite State News Collaborative that will train six high‑school students in reporting and produce publishable work by early June.
New Hampshire / School Districts / Laconia School District
At first reading the board reviewed policy JIJ (Student Protests, Demonstrations, and Strikes), with members flagging punctuation and unclear wording (use of 'abridged', 'staff school day' versus 'contracted hours') and asking the policy committee to clarify consequences and references before a second reading.
New Hampshire / School Districts / Laconia School District
The Laconia School Board voted 7–0 to authorize disposal or donation of outdated Laconia High School math books after staff reported no takers among neighboring districts. The board then moved into nonpublic session for a legal update and approved a resignation in nonpublic.